Letters to the editor for January 16, 2014

It is an outrage that neither Rep. Gibson nor Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand have signed a letter opposing the fast-tracking of the Trans Pacific Partnership, which is being negotiated in secret.

It is an outrage that neither Rep. Gibson nor Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand have signed a letter opposing the fast-tracking of the Trans Pacific Partnership, which is being negotiated in secret.

We know from some leaked documents that its effect would be to destroy environmental and labor protections, bypass U.S. laws in favor of profit-seeking corporations and speed the offshoring of American jobs, and represents a complete reversal of government that represents its citizens' interest to one that only represents corporate interests and profits.

Alice Ross

Narrowsburg

Congratulations to all who took a stand for the recent "Shot Heard Around NY." This symbolic stance against the SAFE "act" was to show our elected officials that we feel that the unfair, unresponsive and unconstitutional legislation enacted in the middle of the night last year by the current governor is an infringement on our Second Amendment rights.

I say "current governor" because we have the opportunity this year to replace him and the others who support this self-centered politician.

Estimates say that there are approximately 5 million gun owners in New York state. The last election for governor had a turnout of approximately 4.7 million voters. It's time to unite and form the most powerful voting bloc that New York has ever seen.

Working together, we can easily accomplish this feat. Don't let the opponents continue to tell us that we can never outvote New York City. Don't let them tell us that our vote doesn't count. It does — but only if we get out and vote this year. We need action, not apathy.